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How the CVE Works
CVE-2025-47438 is a PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in WP Job Portal (versions up to 2.3.1). The flaw arises from improper sanitization of user-supplied input in file inclusion functions (include/require). Attackers can manipulate filename parameters to include arbitrary local or remote files, leading to remote code execution (RCE). By crafting malicious requests, an attacker can traverse directories, access sensitive files (e.g., /etc/passwd), or execute PHP code from external servers. This vulnerability is exploitable without authentication, making it critical.
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Platform: WordPress Plugin
Version: ≤ 2.3.1
Vulnerability: LFI → RCE
Severity: Critical
Date: 06/24/2025
Prediction: Patch by 07/15/2025
What Undercode Say
Check vulnerable versions wp plugin list --name=wpjobportal --field=version Exploit PoC (simulated) curl -s "http://target/wp-content/plugins/wpjobportal/includes/file.php?path=../../../wp-config.php" Mitigation command (until patch) chmod -R 750 /wp-content/plugins/wpjobportal/
How Exploit
- Attacker sends crafted request with malicious file path.
2. Server processes untrusted input in `include()`/`require()`.
- Arbitrary PHP code execution via uploaded or remote files.
Protection from this CVE
1. Update to patched version post-release.
2. Disable plugin if unused.
3. Implement WAF rules blocking `../` sequences.
Impact
- Remote code execution.
- Sensitive data leakage.
- Full site compromise.
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Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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